Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job Title
Medical Assistant/Ambulatory/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE56225


Working Title
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Group Clinic


Department Name
M5500: AMB - Internal Medicine


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
06


Salary Range
$18.54-24.82/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS

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Required Related Experience


0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification


One of the following: 1. State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA) 2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 3. Registered Nurse (RN) nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical 4. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / medic including military medic 5. Graduate from a medical assistant program. 5. Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program. 6. Clinical Services Technician (CST) III at UK in the last 12 months. Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements


The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift


Monday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 9:00 am - 5:30 pm(40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.

Job Summary


The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers. Duties include but are not limited to the following: obtaining patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking the clinic with supplies, navigating the electronic health record system, scheduling and follow-up with appointments, and assisting with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians respectfully and follow UK Healthcare behavioral expectations for service excellence. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.20/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities


none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience


One year of clinical experience.

Deadline to Apply
11/05/2026


Our University Community


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